
The Falklands Factor
The Falklands Factor
Release: 1983-04-26·Runtime: 55m
HistoryWarDramaTV Movie
Is there nothing new under the sun? 1770. The South Atlantic. A fleet sets sail from Buenos Aires to expel the British forces and reconquer the Falkland Islands. A major international crisis explodes. What follows may sound strangely familiar, but is firmly based on the historical record and the actual speeches and writings of the time.
Cast
David Jacksonas Press Gang
John Birdas Lord North
Terence Rigbyas William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
James Groutas William Strahan
John Owensas The Speaker
Malcolm Terrisas Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.
Alun Lewisas Hockey
Nicholas Gecksas Blanding
Norman Rodwayas Mr. Nicholas Calvert M.P.
Warren Clarkeas Narrator
Donald Pleasenceas Dr. Samuel Johnson
Christopher Ellisonas First M.P.
Angus MacKayas Second M.P.
Matthew Scurfieldas Mr. Dyson M.P.
Clive Merrisonas "Junius"
Shaun Wallaceas Serving Boy
Paddy Joyceas Press Gang
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